Catering Manager

Outcomes First Group; Battle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing educational organization in Robertsbridge is seeking a Catering Manager to lead its catering provision at Mountfield Heath School. The successful candidate will prepare nutritious meals, manage a small team, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in catering, menu planning, and management in a similar environment. This role offers a permanent, term-time contract with 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and a salary ranging from £19,000 to £21,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering in a residential or educational setting.
• Menu planning with a focus on nutrition and budget control.
• Management experience in a catering environment.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering provision and prepare nutritious meals.
• Support pupils in making positive food choices.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Manage daily kitchen operations and maintain hygiene.
• Manage stock and uphold health and safety standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Menu planning

Management skills

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Job description

Role Overview

Job Title: Catering Manager at Mountfield Heath School, Robertsbridge, TN32 5FA
Salary: £19,000 – £21,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent (term‑time only)

Mountfield Heath School is a small, nurturing special educational needs school with 44 pupils, many of whom have additional needs. We pride ourselves on an inclusive ethos and a commitment to providing a healthy start for every child.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's catering provision, preparing nutritious and appealing meals.
• Champion healthy eating and support pupils in making positive food choices.
• Manage a small, friendly team and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Play a key role in our successful healthy‑start and wellbeing initiatives.
• Oversee the daily operation of the kitchen, maintaining a clean, hygienic, and well‑presented environment.
• Manage stock, monitor portion control and waste, and uphold high standards of health, safety and hygiene across the kitchen and dining areas.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals efficiently while maintaining high quality and presentation.
• Supervise and support kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and positive environment.
• Maintain kitchen and dining areas, including set‑up, cleaning and compliance with COSHH regulations.
• Respond flexibly to urgent or last‑minute service requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in catering within a residential, educational or similar setting.
• Menu planning experience with attention to nutrition and budgetary control.
• Management experience in a catering environment.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and food hygiene regulations.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and, upon successful selection, to a fully enhanced DBS.